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Dec. 12, 2025

The Office of the President and the Office of Community, Equity and Diversity are pleased to announce that the 2026 Inclusive Excellence Awards will take place Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union on our Kingston Campus.

Nominations are also open for members of the community to recognize and honor individuals for their commitment to demonstrating and promoting inclusion at the University of Rhode Island in the areas of community leadership, academic excellence, and service. Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University may all be nominated.

Please visit the Inclusive Excellence Awards page to learn more about the ceremony, previous winners, as well as award categories and nomination criteria.